Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Regis University Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and Video is designed as a rigorous, interdisciplinary-based program in the study and practice of film/video, with specializations in Production and Screenwriting. Building upon a strong foundation of film/video writing, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, and acting for the screen, Production Specialization students will collaborate on an Advanced Production thesis film. Advanced Screenwriting Specialization students will take a feature idea from logline, treatment, and outline all the way through the completion of a final thesis draft.
The Regis University Bachelor of Fine Arts campus-based degree is offered in partnership with the Community College of Aurora's Colorado Film School (CFS). CFS students start the Regis program during the fall term that coincides with their fourth year of study. Students from other community colleges may apply to the program, as well as students desiring to transfer from other 4-year institutions, or these students may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree with a specialization in Film Studies. As with all programs, transcripts will be evaluated and students will need to have the desired prerequisites before being able to take upper division coursework.
Class Format
- Available in accelerated 5- and 8-week terms
- Degree is not available in Nevada.
ClassroomTuition
Classroom-based courses: $395 /credit hour
Total Degree Requirements
128 Credit Hours
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Bachelor of Fine Arts students are encouraged to discover their individual voice and foster original, creative work through theory and practice taught in two comprehensive specializations:
Film Production
The Film Production specialization allows students to build upon a strong foundation in writing, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, and acting. The Film Production specialization then culminates in students' collaboration on an Advanced Production thesis film in their area of study. Through each stage of production, a filmmaker Artist in Residence will work directly with students on their thesis project. A professional production faculty member will mentor and oversee the entire production from development to post-production, ensuring a creative, supportive, and collaborative environment that fosters student success.
Screenwriting
The screenplay is the foundation on which the entire filmmaking process rests. In addition to developing an idea from logline all the way through to the completion of a first draft, students will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the screenplay, devising a project-specific rewrite strategy before leaving the program. The entire course will be facilitated by a professional screenwriter with continuing real-world experience, who will both guide workshops and introduce students to feature writing tools and concepts.
Artist in Residence Program
In addition to the tailored offerings of our degree specializations, the Artist in Residence Program allows Advanced Production and Screenwriting students the opportunity to work one-on-one with leading industry filmmakers on their final thesis film or feature screenplay. Film studies students also have an opportunity to discuss related topics with the Artist in Residence at film screenings and lectures. Past Artists in Residence have included Avatar Oscar award winning Cinematographer Mauro Fiore, "Director of the Decade" Ramin Bahrani, and Variety's Top Ten Screenwriters to Watch and Brooklyn's Finest writer Michael C. Martin.
Who should enroll in the Regis University CPS Bachelor of Fine Arts Program?
The Regis University Bachelor of Fine Arts degree prepares students to take leadership roles, think logically and critically, and become socially and ethically responsible in their careers. Whether you desire to enhance your professional skills in your current field or embark on a new career, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree will allow you to gain valuable technical and project management skills in both production and screenwriting while connecting audiences through a universal language that can delight, entertain, engage, awaken, and transform.
Click on a topic below to learn more about your degree:Start Dates
| Starts | Classes Begin | Classes End |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | January 9 | February 12 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | February 13 | March 18 |
| Spring 3 - 2012 | March 19 | April 22 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | May 7 | June 10 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | June 11 | July 15 |
| Summer 3 - 2012 | July 16 | August 19 |
| Starts | Classes Begin | Classes End | Registration Ends for Online Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | January 9 | March 4 | January 4 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | March 5 | April 29 | February 29 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | May 7 | July 1 | May 2 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | July 2 | August 26 | June 27 |
Required Courses
Total Degree Requirements (128 Credit Hours)
Core Studies Requirements (45 Credit Hours)
- Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- English Composition (3 Credit Hours)
- Advanced Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- Literature/Humanities (6 Credit Hours)
- Global Issues (6 Credit Hours)
- Social Sciences (6 Credit Hours)
- Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
- Natural Sciences (3 Credit Hours)
- Philosophy (6 Credit Hours)
- Religious Studies (6 Credit Hours)
Foundational Major Courses (18 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 300 Contemporary Global Cinema (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 305 Film and Video Business (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 330 Feature Script Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 370 Film/Video Production III (3 Credit Hours)
- OR
- FAFV 371 Post Production III (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 421 Concepts in Film Studies (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 422 Film History I (3 Credit Hours)
Upper Division Requirements: (12 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 423 Film History II (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 424 Film Theory (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 425 Media Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 496 Industry Preparation (3 Credit Hours)
Specializations (12 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following specializations.
Production
- FAFV 484 Advanced Production I (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 485 Advanced Production II (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 486 Advanced Production III (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 487 Advanced Production IV (3 Credit Hours)
Screenwriting
- FAFV 445 Advanced Feature Screenwriting I (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 446 Advanced Feature Screenwriting II (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 447 Advanced Feature Screenwriting III (3 Credit Hours)
- FAFV 448 Advanced Feature Screenwriting IV (3 Credit Hours)
Optional Minor (12 Credit Hours)
General Electives (29 - 41 Credit Hours)
- If a minor is completed: 29 credit hours
- If a minor is not completed: 41 credit hours
Tuition Comparison
Find out how the cost of an undergraduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions. Contact your Enrollment Counselor for more information.
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argosy University | 30 - 120 | $540 | $2,015 | $18,215 - $66,815 |
| Colorado Christian University | 30 - 128 | $427 | $1,400 | $14,210 - $56,056 |
| Colorado State University | 30 - 120 | $348 | $6,579 | $17,032 - $48,393 |
| Columbia College Aurora | 30 - 120 | $195 | $110 | $5,960 - $23,510 |
| DeVry University | 30 - 139 | $485 | $320 - $360 | $14,870 - $67,775 |
| Metro State College of Denver | 30 - 120 | $221 | $4,100 | $10,721 - $30,584 |
| Naropa | 30 - 120 | $850 | $2,640 | $28,140 - $104,640 |
| Regis University | 30 - 128 | $395 | $50 | $11,900 - $50,610 |
| University of Colorado at Denver | 30 - 120 | $336 | $884 - $4,763 | $10,964 - $45,083 |
| University of Denver/The Women's College and University College* | 30 - 123 | $697 | $270 - $822 | $21,180 - $86,554 |
| University of Phoenix | 30 - 120 | $398 | $950 - $3,800 | $12,875 - $51,500 |
| William Howard Taft University | 30 - 120 | $225 | $400 - $1,255 | $7,150 - $28,255 |
*Quarter hours converted to semester.
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American InterContinental University* | 30 - 121 | $433 | $50 | $13,035 - $52,424 |
| Argosy University | 30 - 120 | $540 | $225 | $16,425 - $65,025 |
| Capella University* | 30 - 121 | $463 | $50 | $13,931 - $56,035 |
| Colorado Technical University* | 30 - 121 | $433 | $50 | $13,035 - $52,424 |
| Columbia College Aurora | 30 - 120 | $229 | $110 | $6,980 - $27,590 |
| CSU (Colorado State University) Global Campus | 30 - 120 | $350 | $25 | $10,525 - $42,025 |
| DeVry University | 30 - 139 | $540 | $60 - $360 | $16,260 - $75,420 |
| Drexel University* | 30 - 124 | $970 | $520 - $2,080 | $29,625 - $122,379 |
| Jones International University | 30 - 120 | $520 | $100 | $15,700 - $62,500 |
| Kaplan University* | 30 - 121 | $554 | $845 | $17,457 - $67,846 |
| Mercy College | 30 - 120 | $706 | $2,160 | $23,340 - $86,880 |
| National University* | 30 - 121 | $460 | $160 | $13,951 - $55,784 |
| Nova Southeastern University | 30 - 120 | $605 | $50 | $18,200 - $72,650 |
| Regis University | 30 - 128 | $460 | $50 | $13,850 - $58,930 |
| St. Leo University | 30 - 120 | $470 | $40 | $14,140 - $56,440 |
| Thomas Edison State College | 30 - 120 | $212 | $452 | $6,812 - $25,892 |
| University of Denver/University College* | 30 - 121 | $725 | $180 - $720 | $21,941 - $88,490 |
| University of Maryland/University College | 30 - 120 | $499 | $515 - $1,685 | $15,485 - $61,565 |
| University of Phoenix | 30 - 120 | $570 | $950 - $3,800 | $18,050 - $72,200 |
| Walden University | 30 - 121 | $418 | $280 - $1,120 | $12,817 - $51,687 |
| Western Governors University | 30 - 134 | $240 | $155 - $425 | $7,355 - $32,585 |
| Western International University | 30 - 126 | $465 | $25 | $13,975 - $58,615 |
*Quarter hours converted to semester.
Admission Requirements
Submitting an application is the first step toward achieving your personal and professional goal of earning a Bachelor's degree. Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates, or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.
An enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide valuable information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend programs and classes, and help you get started with the application process.
Materials Needed for Application and Admission
- Completed Online Undergraduate Application Form.
- $50.00 nonrefundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students).
- Writing Skills Placement Essay.
- If you have never attended college, request official high school or GED transcripts, to be sent directly to the CPS Undergraduate Office of Admissions.
- Submit a resume documenting all film/video experience.
- Provide prior college official transcripts within 30 days from the start of first class (or official high school or GED transcripts).
- Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.
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